Question

Assume the returns of a stock for the previous five years are as follows: 10%, 6%, 5%, 9% and 10%? What is the historical standard deviation of this stock? If the returns are normally distributed, what is the range of returns expected using a 99% level of confidence? If the stock price is currently $30, what is the expected maximum and minimum price of the stock at the end of the year assuming 95% level of confidence. Assume no dividend payment will be paid during the period.

Answer 1

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